An ancient red and white colored amulet helps Bulgarians through economic hardshipby Polia Alexandrova SOFIA, Bulgaria – Every year Bulgarians celebrate the arrival of spring with Baba Marta, an ancient folklore tradition that has survived through the centuries. People give each other little items made of red and white wool, called Martenitza, as a symbol of love, health and happiness. […]
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